Just because something is found on the Internet, is it necessarily true and reliable?

What steps can consumers take to be sure they are receiving the best information about the drugs they take?

What can a consumer do to be sure the website he/she chooses is reliable?

State your opinion about "Internet" safety in disseminating drug information.

 

Question: Just because something is found on the Internet, is it necessarily true and reliable?

Answer: No, it is not necessary true and reliable. There are sites in the internet that are not from reliable institutions and are just created for about an hour or just days ago.

Question: What steps can consumers take to be sure they are receiving the best information about the drugs they take?

Answer: In order for the consumers to be sure that they are receiving the best information about the drugs they take they should do the following:

• Browse information in the internet through reliable sites. Like for example, the official page or site of a certain pharmacy, or sites of government and health institutions.
• Ask professionals like the doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers on a effects of a certain drug which include the benefits, negative effects and the proper use.
• Read the information provided about the drugs when buying.

Question: What can a consumer do to be sure the website he/she chooses is reliable?

Answer: A consumer can do the following to be sure that the website he/she chooses is reliable.

• Check the date if it is current. Everyday, there are changes and new discoveries in medical health. The later dates may not be reliable because information on those dates may not be the same on the current date.
• Check if the site is from a credible institution like the government institutions, health institutions, universities or colleges and other credible non-government organizations.
• Check if the write-ups are from experts on trusted agencies.

Question: State your opinion about "Internet" safety in disseminating drug information.

Answer: Disseminating drug information on internet should ensure safety among all people. This means that people are able to gain information that are reliable, timely and accurate. Information should include the benefits and negative effects of drugs so that people would be aware on the proper use as well as the consequences if there is misuse. The website also should be free from viruses and attacks of hackers so that the information of the people accessing the website would be kept with utmost confidentiality.